ARTiSTORY, the National Gallery, London and Anti:dote, Fairmont Singapore are proud to current ‘Season of Impressionists’ – a sunflower-themed afternoon tea impressed by the works of Post-Impressionist Dutch painter, Vincent van Gogh. From 3 March 2023 to 2 April 2023, artwork lovers and foodies alike can expertise an thrilling visible and culinary feast. Executive Pastry Chef Yong Ming Choong and Senior Sous Chef Jacky Lai have reimagined Van Gogh’s masterpiece Sunflowers as meals artwork with a collection of delectable treats. Let’s take a more in-depth look.
Fine Art and Deliciously Decorative Treats
You might be seated in an beautiful environment, surrounded by sunflower-themed ornaments, assorted contemporary flowers, and a framed reproduction of Vincent van Gogh’s masterpiece, with ample alternatives to seize and indulge on this inventive eating expertise.
From its unbelievable palette and textures to miniature re-creations of vibrant sunflowers with delicate petals, the beautiful dishes and desserts draw inspiration from the favored Sunflowers portray.
The gorgeous desserts are delicate artworks. Designed as a miniature potted sunflower, the Sunflower Praline Pot includes a sunflower sorbet on chocolate oat milk cream with orange marmalade and a chocolate sponge base. The Vanilla Cheesecake with a graham cracker base draped in an intricately painted yuzu-marshmallow fabric brings an elevation to the traditional cheesecake. The flower-shaped Hazelnut Praline Sable is coated with a layer of Nespresso chocolate ganache, giving an additional depth to its wealthy buttery flavour and crisp texture.
You may take your afternoon tea expertise to the subsequent degree with a specifically handcrafted cocktail impressed by Van Gogh’s iconic Sunflowers portray. Colourful Yellow ($22++) is created utilizing white rum, yellow Chartreuse and sunflower seeds infused with St Germain Elderflower Liqueur plus tropical fruits that superbly recreate the three tints of yellows from his masterpiece. For a non-alcohol choice, strive Bulb Fields ($17++), a refreshing mocktail made up of roasted sunflower seeds, seedlip spice, elderflower cordial, yellow tropical fruits, lemon juice and chamomile tea.
With its eye-catching presentation that pays homage to Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers portray, Anti:dote’s Season of Impressionists Afternoon Tea is certain to be an unforgettable expertise for artwork lovers, foodies, or travellers on the lookout for one thing distinctive to do throughout their keep in Singapore. With its scrumptious pastries coupled with savoury bites that mirror Van Gogh’s iconic art work – it guarantees to be one afternoon you received’t quickly overlook!
The Season of Impressionists Afternoon Tea runs each day from 12 pm to 2 pm and three pm to five pm, from 3 March to 2 April 2023. It is priced at S$58++ per visitor, S$70++ with the addition of 1 amuse bouche, and S$75++ for each. An choice to additional elevate the expertise with free-flow tipples for 2 hours is on the market from S$75++ per visitor for Laurent Perrier Brut or S$90++ per visitor for Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial.
Anti:dote is positioned at: Level 1, Fairmont Singapore 80 Bras Basah Road Singapore 189560 Nearest MRT: City Hall, Esplanade